The Sleeping has shared “Halcyon”, the fourth single from the band’s upcoming album I Feel Like I’m Becoming a Ghost, set for release this Friday, August 18th. The track showcases The Sleeping’s diverse songwriting capabilities, leaning more in the realm of artists like Interpol, while keeping an alternative edge. If the song’s standout bass line doesn’t reel you in, the moody, head spinning chorus will. Pulling through elements of dark and light, you’ll find bright tones accompanied by lyrics like “something evil coming to keep you here.”

Speaking further on the lyrics, vocalist Douglas Robinson states: “The definition of Halcyon is – ‘Denoting a period of time that was idyllically happy and peaceful.’ This song is written about the clash between holding onto the happiness I once had, while being hit with the heaviness of today’s world.”

The Sleeping will celebrate the new album with a record release show in New York City this Thursday, August 17th at Bowery Ballroom with support from Stand Still and Somerset Thrower. The band has also just announced they will be joining emo-greats Sunny Day Real Estate on five east coast tour dates from August 18th to 26th.

The Sleeping 2023 Tour Dates:

Aug 17 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom w/ Stand Still + Somerset Thrower
Aug 18 – Portland, ME @ Aura w/ Sunny Day Real Estate
Aug 20 – Harrisburg, PA @ Stage on Herr (@HMAC) w/ So Much Hope, Buried
Aug 22 – Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom w/ Sunny Day Real Estate
Aug 23 – Columbus, OH @ The Bluestone w/ Sunny Day Real Estate
Aug 25 – New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place w/ Sunny Day Real Estate
Aug 26 – Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage w/ Sunny Day Real Estate

Pre-save I Feel Like I’m Becoming a Ghost HERE.